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Bentō

Boxed Meal

Don’t take Shinkansen or a long-distance train without Eki Ben (lit. Station Bento)! It’s a shame not to taste the typical local foods usually packed and sold as a Bento. Indeed there are too many to choose. After some browsing at kiosk shops, you’ll anyway pick up one. From many choices: Karashi Mentaiko Bento (Chilli-peppered Pollock Roe Bento) at Hakata Station, Kashiwa Meshi (Chicken Mixed Rice) at Kokura Station, Hippari Dako Meshi (Popular Octopus Mixed Rice) at Shin Osaka Station, Kyo No Obanzai (Kyoto Home Cuisine) at Kyoto Station, Bikkuri Misokatsu (Surprise Miso Cutlets) at Nagoya Station and Unagi Bento (Eel Bento) at Hamamatsu Station before arriving at the Tokyo Terminal, thank you! Besides Eki Ben, there are various Bento products available at supermarkets and convenience stores.

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Naniwa Mansai Bento or "Variety of Kansai Tastes" bought at Kyoto Station. 		japanese-food-hanami-bento
Hanami Bento specially prepared for cherry blossom viewing. 		japanese-food-matsutake-gohan
Matsutake Gohan Bento with Matsutake mushrooms.
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Kaki no Ha Zushi Bento packed with persimmon leaf-wrapped Sushi. 		japanese-food-bento
A Bento product bought at a store. 		japanese-food-bento
A Kyo No Obanzai bento bought at Shinkansen Kyoto Station.
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Naniwa Mansai Bento or "Variety of Kansai Tastes" bought at Kyoto Station.

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Hanami Bento specially prepared for cherry blossom viewing.

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Matsutake Gohan Bento with Matsutake mushrooms.

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Kaki no Ha Zushi Bento packed with persimmon leaf-wrapped Sushi.

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A Bento product bought at a store.

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A Kyo No Obanzai bento bought at Shinkansen Kyoto Station.